nuclear fusion
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what is nuclear fusion?
two light nuclei join to form a heavier nucleus
some of the mass is converted into energy
may be emitted as radiation
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what does nuclear fusion require?
high temperature
high pressure
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why does nuclear fusion need high temperatures and pressure?
overcome electrostatic repulsion
bring the positive nuclei close enough for fusion to occur
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where does nuclear fusion occur?
in the sun
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